Company Name: 1966-1967; Camber Cars of Rye / Checkpoint Engineering Ltd
Place: Rye, Sussex
Country: United Kingdom
Camber was a British automotive manufacturer that operated briefly in the late 1960s. Founded in 1966 by Derek Bishop and George Holmes, the company initially developed its vehicles in Greenwich before relocating to Holmes' workshop in Camber Sands, Sussex. The brand's focus was on creating a Mini-based GT sports car, which featured a tubular steel frame, Mini subframes, and fiberglass body moldings reinforced with steel.
The first model produced was introduced in 1966, and the company managed to manufacture a total of six units. In 1967, a revised version of the car was launched under the name Maya GT, which included design modifications such as raised headlamps. However, the production of the Maya GT was cut short due to the tragic death of George Holmes in a road accident, which ultimately led to the cessation of operations after an additional six units were completed. The Camber brand, therefore, had a very limited production run and is remembered for its unique approach to sports car design during its brief existence.
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